Cornflower
Scientific names: Centaurea cyanus, Centaurea segetum
Family: Asteraceae/Compositae
Alternate names: Aciano, Audifoin, Bachelor's Buttons, Barbeau, Bleuet, Bleuet des Champs, Bluebonnet, Bluebottle, Bluebow, Blue Cap, Blue Centaury, Casse-Lunettes, Centaurée Bleue, Centaurée Bleuet, Corn Flower, Cyani Blossoms, Cyani Flos, Cyani Flowers, Cyani Petals, Flor Celeste, Hurtsickle
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-urolithiasis activity
Background
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a plant native to Europe and Asia with intense blue flowers. The extracts of these flowers are used in traditional medicine.
The dried flower of cornflower contains chemicals that might help reduce swelling.
People sometimes use cornflower for menstrual cramps, yeast infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse cornflower with buttercup or feverfew. These are not the same.
The dried flower of cornflower contains chemicals that might help reduce swelling.
People sometimes use cornflower for menstrual cramps, yeast infections, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse cornflower with buttercup or feverfew. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Cornflower is likely safe when used to color herbal teas. But there isn't enough information to know if cornflower is safe for use in larger amounts as a medicine or what the side effects might be. Some people might be allergic to cornflower.
Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Cornflower may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cornflower is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Allergy to ragweed, daisies, and related plants: Cornflower may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using cornflower for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of cornflower might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Cornflower interacts with any medicines. Before taking Cornflower, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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